Education
Water Conservation
Triunfo Water & Sanitation District (TWSD) is committed to the wise use of water. This includes promoting conservation among our customers through prudent usage guidelines, valuable incentives, and public education.
Usage Guidelines
As required by state law, and in accordance with the best practices of water management, TWSD maintains a detailed Urban Water Management Plan. Its primary purpose is to provide an effective planning tool to ensure the District’s ongoing supply of dependable, adequate, and safe water for our customers. The Plan is also a key component of TWSD’s commitment to water conservation and includes a Water Shortage Contingency Plan that provides details on actions the District will take when water supply falls below certain levels.
Permanent Restrictions
TWSD enforces the following basic, permanent, community-wide water conservation and water waste reduction measures:
Watering Hours
Watering or irrigation of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any day except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off device, or for very short periods for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
Watering Duration
As of February 27, 2023, irrigation system watering is limited to no more than 15 minutes per day per station. This does not apply to landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very low-flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than 2 gallons of water per hour.
Triunfo encourages customers avoid watering for a full 15 minutes; watering in shorter stages can prevent run-off.
Run-Off
Application of water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes more than incidental runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures is prohibited.
Triunfo encourages customers avoid watering for a full 15 minutes; watering in shorter stages can prevent run-off.
Washing Vehicles
Use of a hose that dispenses water to wash a motor vehicle is prohibited, except where a hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device attached to it that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use.
Driveways and Sidewalks
Application of potable water directly to driveways and sidewalks is prohibited.
Ornamental Fountains and Decorative Water Features
Use of potable water in an ornamental fountain or other decorative water feature is prohibited, except where the water is part of a recirculating system or the fountain is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rain Events
Application of water to irrigate turf and ornamental landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall of at least one/fourth of one inch of rain is prohibited.
Eating/Drinking Establishments
Serving of drinking water other than upon request in an eating or drinking establishment is prohibited during a period for which the Governor has issued a proclamation of a state of emergency based on drought conditions. Establishments include restaurants, hotels, cafés, cafeterias, bars or other public places where food or drink are served or purchased.
Leaks, Breaks, or Malfunctions
All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing, distribution, or irrigation system must be repaired within 72 hours of observation and notification by the District.
Triunfo’s Urban Water Management Plan also sets forth a three-stage plan for dealing with drought conditions of increasing severity. District Ordinance No. TWSD-350 establishes a system of fines and penalties for violations. Scroll down for information on conservation incentives and ways to conserve.
Conservation Incentives
In partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Calleguas Municipal Water District (our wholesale water supplier), Triunfo Water & Sanitation District offers an array of financial incentives for the purchase of water-efficient appliances and devices through our Conservation Rebate Program. These include clothes washers, toilets, irrigation controllers, and other products, as well as rebates for approved turf replacement projects.
Ways to Conserve
There are dozens of ways to save water in and around your home or business. Most require minimal changes in your daily routine – all can help to make a real difference in California’s water future, and save you money on your water bill. The links below provide a wealth of water-wise information, including outdoor irrigation, gardening and landscaping. If you have questions, or would like to know more about a Home Water Use Evaluation, please contact us.
- Current Triunfo Garden & Landscaping Classes
- Landscape Guide from Calleguas MWD – Creating a thriving and water-wise garden landscape | Download PDF
- Master Gardeners of Ventura County – Full calendar of classes and workshops, gardener helpline, info on joining and speakers, more
- Sustainability Garden at the Pure Water Project: Take a self-guided garden tour – open 7 days/week, 8am-5pm
- Calscape Garden Planner – Find native plants for your garden
- California Native Plant Society – Protecting plants through science, education, gardening, more
- Landowner Assistance | RCDSMM – Helping landowners plan low impact projects
- Be Water Wise | Metropolitan WD – A wealth of resources and information for conservation, how-tos, classes, more
- SoCal Water $mart – Rebate information and applications
- H2ouse – Water conservation around your home
- Water Sense | EPA – Saving water and by choosing WaterSense labeled products in home, yard, more
Water Education
The members of the Board of Directors of Triunfo Water & Sanitation District believe that better decisions and long-term plans are made when officials and the residents are well educated about water supply, water quality, and wastewater treatment.
Community Outreach
Triunfo Water & Sanitation District regularly offers community classes on topics such as California-friendly landscaping, turf replacement, and fire-safe landscaping. Click here to be notified of upcoming classes and other news from Triunfo Water & Sanitation District.
Other Resources
The links below offer a broad range of information about local and state-wide water-related topics:
- U.S. Drought Monitor | California Drought Monitor
Region-based graphics and data about U.S. and California water supplies. - California Department of Water Resources
A broad range of information from California’s water management agency. - California Water Resources Control Board
Detailed information focusing on the quality of California’s water. - The California WaterFix
The California WaterFix is a part of California’s overall water management portfolio. It would secure California’s water supply by building new water delivery infrastructure and operating the system to improve the ecological health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
